Hands-on with Nokia’s new affordable range for 2018

It’s barely been three months since HMD Global introduced a handful of Nokia phones at MWC earlier this year, but the firm is already back with another batch of new devices. This time, the resurgent brand is focusing on refreshing its affordable range, updating the Nokia 2, Nokia 3, and Nokia 5.

Like the recent Nokia 6 refresh, the upgraded trio carry the “.1” moniker and offer souped-up specs and features on a budget.

We went hands-on with each of the phones and are here to give you the lowdown on what we know so far about the Nokia 2.1, Nokia 3.1, and Nokia 5.1.

Nokia 2.1

HMD Global says it listened to feedback from fans and critics designing each of the new iterations. Those results are arguably the most obvious with the Nokia 2.1, which packs in improvements across the board but retains the original’s modest $115 price tag.

For starters, the Nokia 2.1 sports a 5.5-inch 720p LCD display which is 20-percent larger than the 5-inch panel found on its predecessor. The large top and bottom bezels also return, but this time HMD has put the additional space to good use by installing front-firing stereo speakers which, combined with the larger screen, should make the Nokia 2.1 a fantastic option for media lovers on a budget.

The Nokia 2.1 sticks with a robust, polycarbonate design. It feels chunky, but those extra dimensions are necessary to fit the equally beefy 4,000mAh battery that should ensure two days of juice on a single charge, just like the previous model.

Size isn’t everything, however, and HMD says that the combination of the right display tech and a more power efficient chipset — Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 425 SoC — should provide an extra 12 hours of overall battery life.

This high-efficiency ethos extends to almost every aspect of the Nokia 2.1 — even in the OS department as the Nokia 2.1 is now powered by Android Go (8.1 Oreo). Much like we saw with the Nokia 1, the streamlined OS restricts the phone to Go versions of Google apps and “core” third-party apps, all of which are optimized to run on 1GB of RAM. It also means the Nokia 2.1’s 8GB of memory is relatively untouched, with approximately 4.7GB left free out of the box, backed by up to 128GB of expandable storage via a microSD slot.

Rounding out the package is an 8MP autofocus camera with LED flash on the rear and a 5MP fixed focus camera on the front. Don’t expect miracles from either, but they should do the job.

The Nokia 2.1 is available in blue and copper, gray and silver, and blue and silver color schemes, and will initially launch in emerging markets in July.

Nokia 3.1

The Nokia 3 sits in a weird place in the nu-Nokia portfolio. Not quite entry-level and not quite mid-range, the original Nokia 3 sold by the bucketload (HMD says it’s the best selling phone of the bunch) but lacks a clear identity.

The Nokia 3.1 doesn’t put those concerns to rest entirely, but at least it’s now the cheapest phone on the market that runs Android One.

One of the major criticisms of the Nokia 3 was its relatively lackluster performance, with chugging apps and stuttering software just two of the most common complaints. HMD says the Nokia 3.1 is 30 percent more powerful than its predecessor thanks to the pure, bloat-free OS and its octa-core MediaTek 6750 SoC.

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The Nokia 3.1 is available in two variants — one with 2GB RAM and 16GB memory priced at 139 euros (~$160) for the global market, and a higher spec model packing 3GB RAM and 32GB for 169 euros (~$195). Both offer expandable storage up to 128GB.

Based on the specs and the use of Android One, the higher spec model could just sneak into the Android Enterprise Recommended list, which may end up being a huge sales boon for the Finnish OEM.

Elsewhere, the Nokia 3.1 also offers a few additional upgrades, the most notable being the 5.2-inch 720p LCD display that joins the 18:9 aspect ratio club. The front panel is made from 2.5D curved glass, and the chassis is constructed from anodized metal with dual diamond cuts with a polycarbonate back. It is available in three color variants: blue and copper, black and chrome, and white and iron.

Aside from a 2,990mAh battery, the only other talking points are the 13MP rear camera, an 8MP front-facing shooter with a wide field of view for better selfies, and NFC support. The latter once again makes the Nokia 3 line one of the cheapest devices with access to NFC features like Google Pay.

You’ll be able to grab the Nokia 3.1 in selected markets this June.

Nokia 5.1

HMD keeps on trying to bring the flagship-level experience to lower cost phones with mixed results. You can see this approach with the original Nokia 8 and the more recent Nokia 7 Plus, but it all really started with the Nokia 5 — a sub-200 euro (~$231) phone that tried to look and feel as premium as possible.

The Nokia 5.1 honors this heritage with a unibody design built from a single block of series 6,000 aluminum, with antenna lines shoved to the top and bottom of the device for an unspoiled, smooth finish that belies its 189-euro (~$218) price. It comes in either tempered blue, black, or copper, the latter of which is borrowed from the more expensive Nokia 8 family.

Nokia 5.1’s display received a boost too, packing in a 5.5-inch IPS LCD screen with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a 2,160 x 1,080 resolution (FHD+), all protected by Gorilla Glass 2.5D. That brings the overall pixel count to an impressive 443 per inch.

The move to an 18:9 display forces the fingerprint sensor to the rear of the phone, now under the 16MP PDAF rear camera with LED flash. The 8MP wide-angle selfie shooter, meanwhile, mirrors the Nokia 3.1.

We’ve seen so far that improved performance is a key factor for the new Nokia lineup and the Nokia 5.1 is no different in this regard.

HMD has opted for an iteration of the octa-core MediaTek 6755 SoC called the MT6755S, backed by either 2GB or 3GB of RAM, 16GB storage (expandable), and a 2,970mAh battery, again running Android One (8.0 Oreo). HMD is confident the total hardware package will offer an overall improvement of 40 percent performance boost compared to the Nokia 5.

The Nokia 5.1 will hit shelves in selected markets in June. A more expensive 3GB RAM, 32GB memory variant will also be made available for 219 euros (~$253).

Wrapping up

This time last year many were wondering whether HMD could really pull off The Great Nokia Revival. It should go without saying that the legacy brand is still some way off its former glory days, but Nokia has clawed its way back into Europe’s top five and HMD itself has now achieved unicorn status after a recent funding round.

This new budget trio exemplifies all of the traits that have served HMD so well over the past year by offering a “pure, secure, and up-to-date” Android experience (soon to be updated to Android P), delivering affordable devices with premium features and design, and continually improving, based on consumer feedback.

We’ll need to spend more time with each of the new phones to find out if they deliver on HMD’s promises. Overall, it’s fair to say there are enough improvements over the first generation devices to suggest HMD is ready to step up its game once again.

Let us know your thoughts on the Nokia 2.1, Nokia 3.1, and Nokia 5.1 in the comments!

Apple’s iOS 11.4 brings AirPlay 2’s multiroom audio, HomePod stereo pairing

Apple has finally taken the wraps off of iOS 11.4, which boasts a host of new features, including one that could help make home audio a whole lot better than it already is — AirPlay 2.

AirPlay 2 has been in the works for some time now, and is basically aimed at seriously improving Apple’s wireless home audio system. How? Well, for starters, it brings multiroom audio playback, meaning you can stream audio to speakers in all rooms of your house — even on speakers that aren’t built specifically by Apple. Third-party manufacturers that could use AirPlay 2 include the likes of Bang & Olufsen, Bose, Sonos, and more.

AirPlay 2 isn’t just about multiroom audio — it’s also about better, more versatile wireless audio. With the new update, you can also now link two HomePod speakers to work as a stereo pair, so if you have two speakers set up in one room, you can leverage them to create true stereo imaging. AirPlay 2 also brings some smaller, nuanced features. For example, you can now take a call and play games from your phone without having to interrupt your music.

In general, AirPlay 2 is a little different from other smart streaming systems like Google Cast. That’s because AirPlay 2 is still very reliant on your phone. When you stream music from your phone, instead of simply receiving a command to stream it and then streaming from the cloud, it actually streams straight from your phone. In other words, your phone streams from the internet, then the speaker streams from your phone. HomePod is an exception to that rule — it can connect to Apple Music and stream to other speakers independently of your phone.

Of course, iOS 11.4 isn’t just about AirPlay 2 — it also brings a few other new features. Perhaps the most important of these is that Messages in iCloud will now use end-to-end encryption and use cloud storage to store message archives and attachments instead of local storage.

In Apple’s blog post for iOS 11.4, there’s an emphasis on Siri — and while Siri isn’t really getting much better in iOS 11.4, we are expecting Apple to make a few Siri-related announcements at WWDC 2018, which takes place next week.

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Omnicharge makes compact battery packs to power all of your outdoor adventures

It seems as if just about every device we carry with us on our outdoor excursions these days comes equipped with rechargeable batteries. From headlamps to GPS navigational tools to smartphones and cameras, keeping our gadgets charged while in the backcountry can be a real challenge. Thankfully, a company called Omnicharge has a line of portable battery packs that are specifically designed for those of who need our technology, including our laptops, to work no matter where we go.

The Omnicharge Omni 20 comes equipped with a 20,400 mAh rechargeable battery, two standard USB ports — including one that supports QC 3.0 fast-charging — and an OLED screen for monitoring power levels, temperature, remaining battery life,  and other settings. The device offers pass-through charging that allows it to recharge other devices while its own internal battery recharges as well. It even features a standard AC outlet with a 100-watt output, which can be used to power laptops, projectors, drones, and LCD screens. It also boasts DC in and out charging, which makes it far more versatile than other small battery packs on the market. Best of all, the Omni 20 has a small profile and weighs just 1.4 pounds, making it compact and easy to carry.

Alternatively, the Omni 20 USB-C offers a similar size and profile to the standard Omni 20, but drops the AC outlet in favor of adding a 100-watt USB-C outlet that can be used for charging laptops and other devices that support the format. This drops the weight to 1.1 pounds, while bringing a new level of versatility to the battery pack. This model has the ability to serve as a USB-C hub, allowing for the transfer of data files between devices, making it particularly useful for outdoor photographers and drone pilots operating in the field. As with its sibling, this model also features dual USB ports for charging small gadgets like smartphones, tablets, cameras, and so on.

Both versions of the Omni 20 have been built for use in the outdoors. They feature high-quality, durable cases that are head and shoulders above most other battery packs of this kind. This alone makes them a great option for outdoor professionals and travelers who need portable power that can withstand plenty of abuse. All of this durability and versatility comes at a price, as the standard Omni 20 and the Omni 20 USB-C cost $249 and $200, respectively. That’s more expensive than a standard battery pack from most of the competition, but then again, those don’t usually come with AC outlets, high-capacity batteries, and so much onboard technology.

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How to hide the notch on the OnePlus 6

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You hate the notch, but still want a OnePlus 6? Not since the removal of the headphone jack from the iPhone has such a design shift caused such a split in opinion, but luckily there is a way to avoid seeing the notch on the OnePlus 6, and use the phone just like it had a more traditionally shaped screen.

Here’s our guide on how to hide the OnePlus 6 notch, or to bring it back if you decide it’s not so bad after all.

What does the notch do?

On the OnePlus 6, the notch conceals the speaker, notification LED, and the forward-facing camera. It doesn’t hold a depth-mapping sensor like the iPhone X. OnePlus told Digital Trends the notch is the most effective way of increasing the size of the screen, without increasing the size of the phone itself, or forcing the adoption of technology that isn’t quite ready yet or is awkward to use.

By hiding it away you’re not losing anything, technically, as it’s still used to show important information.

Get rid of it

You don’t care about the reasons, you just don’t want to see it. We get it, so here are the steps you must follow to make the notch disappear.

• Open Settings, scroll down to Display and tap it.
• In the Display menu, look for the option called Notch display. Tap this and you’re presented with two choices: To show the notch or to hide the notch.

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• Select Hide the notch area, and the software adapts itself so the screen sections either side of the notch are black, to blend in with the notch itself.

All the notifications, icons, connectivity information, and battery level are still in the same place — to the left and right of the notch — but the main display area and apps will ignore the notch’s existence.

I’ve made a huge mistake

You’ve been living without the notch, but realized that actually, it’s not the hateful design feature you once thought it was, and would like to give life with the notch a try. Luckily, hiding the notch is easily reversible at any time, just by following the same instructions above, only when you get to the Notch display menu, tap Show the notch area instead. Exit the menu, and the screen will adapt to surround the notch as it did from the start.

If understanding the notch can be hidden has encouraged you to buy a OnePlus 6, we review the phone here, and if one is already in your hand, you may be in need of a special case to keep the smooth, glassy body safe from harm. Or, if you want to further master your phone, then we’ve got plenty more tips on how to use it.

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One social media user attempts to cash in by auctioning off all his Facebook data

In the wake of recent scandals like Cambridge Analytica‘s misuse of personal information from 87 million users on Facebook, consumers and lawmakers are questioning how we can protect ourselves and our data from abuse. One social media user, 26-year old Oli Frost, has taken the contrarian position and embraced the sharing of his information by selling his own data online. Taking a page out of Facebook’s and Google’s own playb00k on selling their users’ information to data miners and advertisers, Frost wanted a piece of that profit and is doing the selling himself.

“There were loads of emails from companies over the last week about GDPR [General Data Protection Regulation], saying how valuable and important my data was to them,” Frost said to Motherboard in an email exchange. “I realized that I’d been selling my data for free for ages, and decided it was time to cash in.”

Frost listed his Facebook data with a starting bid of 99 cents on eBay, according to Motherboard, drawing as many as 43 bidders, with the highest bid at $385 as of May 29, with five days remaining on the auction. Frost intends to donate the proceeds to the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a nonprofit committed to championing privacy and free expression on the internet. However, at the time of writing, the auction has been taken down, and it’s unclear if Frost had completed any transaction to sell his personal data through the site. It’s still unknown how much any single user’s online data is valued at on the open market.

To compile his data, Frost used a Facebook-provided tool to download all his information from the social network, including “every, like, post and inane comment since I was 16.” That data also included all his photos, interests, political affiliations, and “where all my family live.” Although Frost isn’t concerned if his data will be misused, he does mention a caveat prohibiting the winning bidder from stealing his identity to open a sweatshop.

Data privacy has been a big public issue, and in Europe, the General Data Privacy Regulation recently went into effect to give consumers more control over their online data, mandating that companies like Facebook are only permitted to collect data in a legal manner and are obligated to protect data from misuse. Failure to comply can result in hefty fines for internet companies, and Facebook and Google faced lawsuits on the first day that GDPR went into effect.

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Apple’s Touch Bar might be the influence for a future laptop from Asus

Several app extensions are now available on the Microsoft Store that point to an upcoming “ScreenPad” feature designed by Asus. Presumably, it will be something akin to the Touch Bar on Apple’s latest MacBook Pro, only it may replace the touchpad you typically find on a laptop rather than reside in a patent-infringing location above the keyboard. 

With this feature, laptop owners could tap an app icon rendered on the small ScreenPad display and then control that app with a ScreenPad widget once it launches on your laptop’s main display. For instance, you could launch the Windows 10 Calculator app and enter your digits using the ScreenPad instead of pecking at the number keys on the keyboard. 

Another example is YouTube. Once you load the site in Chrome, controls for managing playback appear on the new ScreenPad component. For Microsoft’s Office suite, ScreenPad can list your most-used functions to “reduce cursor moving” such as changing font color, creating a table, and more. 

Here are the supporting extensions that have already appeared on the Microsoft Store: 

• Adobe Reader Sign 
• Calculator 
• Calendar 
• Launcher 
• Music Player 
• Numkey 
• Office 
• SpeechTyper 
• Spotify 
• YouTube 

One of the more notable published extensions for ScreenPad is the Launcher. According to the description, users could “customize the app list and instantly launch the app in the list via ScreenPad Launcher.” Screenshots show quick access to Asus-specific tools such as Asus Battery Heal and Asus Giftbox while you’ll also find an icon for McAfee Security too. Windows 10 extensions include File Explorer and the Windows 10 Feedback Hub. 

Meanwhile, the Spotify extension is only supported by Spotify Premium. With this touch-based tool, you can quickly control playback with a touch, scroll through music categories, scroll through new releases, manage your library, and more. A Spotify subscription costs $10 per month. 

Based on the minimum hardware requirements seen in each listing, laptops with the ScreenPad feature will demand a discrete graphics processor: the GeForce GTX 970 / GTX 1060 at the very least. It will essentially be a precision touchpad combined with a touch screen powered by the company’s precision touchpad driver. Laptops will also require the ITE8225 microcontroller unit along with Toshiba’s TC358870XBG chip to handle the screen’s internal HDMI connection. 

What is not exactly clear is how the ScreenPad switches from your typical touchpad input to a touchscreen. Will it continuously render an icon in the corner to open a launchpad for loading apps? Or will laptop owners need to press a dedicated hotkey to activate the launcher? The latter seems more likely given a laptop rendering two displays would drain its battery rather quick. 

Based on the publish dates, many extensions for the upcoming ScreenPad component arrived toward the end of 2017. For instance, the Launcher and Numkey extensions surfaced on November 21, 2017, followed by Calendar (November 23), Office (December 5), and YouTube (December 22). Calculator and Music Player hit the Microsoft Store in January followed by SpeechTyper in February and Adobe Reader Sign and Spotify in April. 

We expect to know more about the ScreenPad component during the Computex show next week.

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‘Battlefield V’ minimum system specs mirror those of ‘Battlefield 1’

Just days after Dice confirmed a return to World War II in the oddly titled Battlefield V, the game’s Origin product page went live, giving us the upcoming shooter’s minimum PC system requirements.

Yes, it’s pretty early for system specs to be released, seeing as the game doesn’t launch until October 19. If you’re looking forward to Battlefield V, though, at least you have plenty of time to get your PC up to snuff. The minimum requirements mirror 2016’s Battlefield 1, which means they are quite demanding.

• CPU: AMD FX-6350 or Intel Core i5 6600K
• GPU: AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB or Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 2GB
• Memory: 8GB RAM
• Hard drive: 50GB
• DirectX: 11.0 compatible video card

While the graphics card requirement mirrors that of recent PC games such as Destiny 2, the CPU and RAM are on the high end of minimum specs, even for AAA games. If you’re a regular PC gamer, chances are your rig meets the requirements, but remember, getting ideal performance will require more than the minimum.

Although the recommended specs are not available at this time, it’s probably safe to say that they will fall somewhere close to Battlefield 1‘s. The World War I shooter asked players to have an AMD FX 8350 Wraith or Intel Core i7 4790 processor, an AMD Radeon RX 480 4GB or Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 3GB video card, and a whopping 16GB of RAM.

From what we’ve seen so far, Battlefield V is a visual marvel, much like Battlefield 1. Hence the lofty PC requirements.

Battlefield V‘s return to World War II is probably a safe choice since historical shooters are in vogue again, but Dice isn’t confining itself to the time period. The game will emphasize character customization and a progression system that abandons both loot boxes and an expansion pass. Instead, all post-launch content will be released for free for all players. Dice wants players to work as a squad and stick together more so than ever before. Obviously influenced by Fortnite, players can even build structures for cover. And unlike the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, Battlefield V will have a single-player campaign.

Battlefield V launches on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on October 19. Expect to learn more about the game at E3 in June.

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Smartphones may get ‘smell-o-vision’ thanks to this tiny electronic nose

On a surface level, the idea of giving your smartphone a nose-like ability to smell sounds kind of gimmicky. But, just like previous gimmicky concepts such as incorporating a camera in your phone or speaking to your computer, the more you think about it the more sense it makes. From detecting rotten or spoiled food to smelling potentially noxious fumes, it’s easy to imagine how such an innovation could turn out to be pretty useful.

At least, that’s what researchers from Germany’s Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) think. They have been developing a so-called “smelldect” project involving an “electronic nose” that is capable of sniffing out a range of different scents faster than a human can.

Dr. Martin Sommer, who coordinates the smelldect project for KIT’s Institute of Microstructure Technology, said that it uses the workings of the biological nose as its model. The human nose boasts around 10 million olfactory cells with around 400 different olfactory receptors. These receptors allow the nose to perceive different scents and generates a specific signal pattern to inform the nose owner’s brain what it is that they are smelling.

“In our electronic nose, nanofibers react to complex gas mixtures — i.e. scents — and also generate signal patterns, on the basis of which the sensor identifies the scents,” Sommer said in a statement.

The nose is just a few centimeters in size and contains all the necessary electronic components, including the tech to evaluate the gases. In the event that the specific patterns for a scent have been “taught” to the chip previously, the sensor can reportedly identify it in mere seconds.

“The difficulty consists in the fact that a scent does not always remain the same. For instance, the smell of a rose in the sun differs from that of a rose in rain,” Sommer continued. “Currently, we are training the electronic nose for specific uses which can be chosen universally, however.”

The researchers suggest that it could be used as an ambient air detector or smoke alarm, or as a shopping aid to determine how fresh meat or fish is. Beyond that, there is always the opportunity to give next-generation robots a sense of smell to join all their other increasingly smart senses.

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Smartphones may get ‘smell-o-vision’ thanks to this tiny electronic nose

On a surface level, the idea of giving your smartphone a nose-like ability to smell sounds kind of gimmicky. But, just like previous gimmicky concepts such as incorporating a camera in your phone or speaking to your computer, the more you think about it the more sense it makes. From detecting rotten or spoiled food to smelling potentially noxious fumes, it’s easy to imagine how such an innovation could turn out to be pretty useful.

At least, that’s what researchers from Germany’s Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) think. They have been developing a so-called “smelldect” project involving an “electronic nose” that is capable of sniffing out a range of different scents faster than a human can.

Dr. Martin Sommer, who coordinates the smelldect project for KIT’s Institute of Microstructure Technology, said that it uses the workings of the biological nose as its model. The human nose boasts around 10 million olfactory cells with around 400 different olfactory receptors. These receptors allow the nose to perceive different scents and generates a specific signal pattern to inform the nose owner’s brain what it is that they are smelling.

“In our electronic nose, nanofibers react to complex gas mixtures — i.e. scents — and also generate signal patterns, on the basis of which the sensor identifies the scents,” Sommer said in a statement.

The nose is just a few centimeters in size and contains all the necessary electronic components, including the tech to evaluate the gases. In the event that the specific patterns for a scent have been “taught” to the chip previously, the sensor can reportedly identify it in mere seconds.

“The difficulty consists in the fact that a scent does not always remain the same. For instance, the smell of a rose in the sun differs from that of a rose in rain,” Sommer continued. “Currently, we are training the electronic nose for specific uses which can be chosen universally, however.”

The researchers suggest that it could be used as an ambient air detector or smoke alarm, or as a shopping aid to determine how fresh meat or fish is. Beyond that, there is always the opportunity to give next-generation robots a sense of smell to join all their other increasingly smart senses.

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New Nokia 5.1, 3.1, and 2.1 boast updated chipsets and bigger displays

It looks like HMD Global’s Nokia is finally ready to update more of its phones. The company has announced the Nokia 5.1, Nokia 3.1, and Nokia 2.1, all of which boast improved specs over the original devices.

In general, it seems like the devices are very similar to the original phones in terms of design — but that doesn’t mean you should skip over them. Here’s everything you need to know about the Nokia 5.1, 3.1, and 2.1.

Nokia 5.1

First up is the Nokia 5.1, which sits slightly below the Nokia 6.1 in terms of Nokia’s lineup. The phone keeps the Nokia 5’s overall design, but adds a slightly larger 5.5-inch display, along with a now rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Under the hood, the phone boasts a MediaTek Helio P18, along with either 2GB or 3GB of RAM and either 32GB or 64GB of storage.

The camera on the phone is also better than last year’s device. The device offers a 16-megapixel camera on the back, while the front-facing camera sits in at 8 megapixels.

Like other Nokia phones, the device offers Android One for its operating system — meaning that Google will take care of software updates, and they should be much quicker.

The Nokia 5.1 will be available in July 2018 for 189 euros, or around $218. The 3GB RAM/64GB storage model will come at 219 euros, or around $252. Unfortunately, it will not be released in the U.S.

Nokia 3.1

The Nokia 3.1 is much lower-powered than the Nokia 5.1, but it’s also a whole lot cheaper. The new Nokia 3.1 offers a 5.2-inch display with an 18:9 aspect ratio, along with a HD+ resolution. Under the hood, you’ll find a MediaTek 6750 octa-core chipset, along with either 2GB or 3GB of RAM and 32GB or 64GB of storage.

On the back of the phone, you’ll find a 13-megapixel camera sensor, which is up from the 8-megapixel sensor on the original Nokia 3. Unlike some other phones in this price range, the Nokia 3.1 includes features like an NFC chip for mobile payments.

The Nokia 3.1 is also an Android One phone, so again, it’ll get timely updates straight from Google whenever they’re made available. It’ll be available starting in June 2018 for 139 euros. The Nokia 3.1 will be coming to the U.S. in early July for $160.

Nokia 2.1

The Nokia 2.1 is the cheapest of the three phones. It offers a 5.5-inch HD display, along with dual front-facing speakers and a big 4,000mAh battery. Under the hood, the phone features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor, which means it should offer far improved performance compared to the original Nokia 2.

Perhaps the most interesting thing about the Nokia 2.1 is that it features Android Go, Google’s lightweight version of the Android operating system. The phone should still get timely updates from Google, but Google’s apps will be slightly stripped back — like Gmail Go, Gboard Go, Maps Go, and so on.

The phone will be available in July 2018 for 115 Euros, and will come to the U.S. in September for $120.

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